"Filipino food is a fusion of different flavours which evolves through various influences like Spanish, American, Chinese and other Asian countries. As we adapted and concocted these dishes it has created diverse flavours that are uniquely Filipino seasoned and spiced by our rich culture".

Wash the clams. Drain. In a pot, cook the clams with 1 cup of water. Cover and cook. It's done when the shells opened up. Discard the unopen shells. Reserve the broth for later use. Set aside the cooked clams.

Wash the shrimps. Trim.Drain. Set aside.

In a bowl, dissolve the kare-kare mix in 1 cup of water. Set aside.

Heat pot over low heat. Add oil and annatto seeds ( to make annatto oil or atsuete oil). When the oil turns orange, remove the seeds.

In the same oil saute onions and garlic. Add in the squid and the shrimps. Cook for about 2 minutes. Remove the squids and shrimps from the pot (We do not want to overcook the seafoods). Set aside.